
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Lakeshore Ridge

The Oxmoor
Riley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $725 | $2,451 |
Riley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $775 | $4,014 |
Riley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,674 | $4,156 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riley area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oxmoor priced from $1,041. Lakeshore Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Oxmoor | The Desoto | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
Lakeshore Ridge | Cyan | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens With Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, AL
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riley area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,869. The second greatest value Riley apartment is the Athens With Patio Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,419 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Oxmoor | The Vestavia | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Century Lakeshore Crossings | Athens With Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Lakeshore Ridge | Cyan | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Getting Around the Riley Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL
Walk Score®
18 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley Apartment is $1,041 at The Oxmoor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riley is starting from $1,464 at Lakeshore Ridge.
What is the most affordable Riley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeshore Ridge and starts from $1,634.
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